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Why Vikings May Come to Regret the Decision to Trade Jonathan Greenard
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Why Vikings May Come to Regret the Decision to Trade Jonathan Greenard

Minnesota Vikings On SIΒ·Will RagatzΒ·about 1 month ago
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The Vikings' uncertain situation with Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard reached a resolution on Friday evening. In a move that had been rumored coming into the weekend, they dealt him to the Philadelphia Eagles for a pair of third-round picks β€” one this year and one next year. Greenard, who desired a raise, got one from Philadelphia. He was due around $40 million over the final two seasons of his Vikings contract, but now has a four-year, $100 million deal with the Eagles that includes $50 million guaranteed. This move saves the Vikings roughly $12 million in cap space this year and $22 million next year. They add a couple top-100 picks, including one in a 2027 draft that is viewed as an excellent one. And they clear the runway for third-year edge rusher Dallas Turner to take on a true starting role and β€” they hope β€” continue his ascent to NFL stardom. And yet, despite all of that, I can't get myself to like this move for the Minnesota Vikings.…

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